Nutrition for Health and Sport · Nutrition & Wellness

Macronutrients and Micronutrients

Identifying the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in maintaining a healthy body.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the timing of carbohydrate intake affect athletic performance?
  2. 2What are the long term health consequences of a diet high in processed fats?
  3. 3Which micronutrients are most critical for maintaining bone density in active teenagers?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physical Education - Nutrition and PerformanceGCSE: Physical Education - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Nutrition for Health and Sport
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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